Locksmith Administrator — Correctional Facility

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Locksmith Administrator in Pewee Valley, KY, to oversee lock systems across facilities. The role focuses on developing, installing, and maintaining secure locking hardware and related systems.

Requires a high school diploma and four years of experience in lock installation and repair. Salary is $42,742.08 annually; full-time with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Four years of experience in the installation and repair of locks.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the lock systems within the adult institutions.
• Participates in the development of methods and procedures for the installation and maintenance of the lock system.
• Repairs a variety of locks as needed such as cylinder locks, lever tumbler locks and pad locks.
• Combines locks using manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Installs and repairs door closers, panic bars, doorknobs and related locking hardware.
• Oils and adjusts doors and related locks.
• Makes new keys and duplicates keys as needed.
• Sets up numbering system for the duplication of keys according to the locksmith's codebook.
• Maintains records of old and new combinations, instructional materials and catalogs.
• Prepares and maintains required reports, work orders and cost estimates.
• Audits and purchases necessary equipment and supplies including blank keys and locks.
• Coordinates work of locksmith functions.

Skills

Locksmith experience

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Locksmith Administrator in Pewee Valley, KY, to oversee lock systems across facilities. The role focuses on developing, installing, and maintaining secure locking hardware and related systems.

Requires a high school diploma and four years of experience in lock installation and repair. Salary is $42,742.08 annually; full-time with overtime eligibility.